Joan M. Heath Joan M. Heath, 84, a longtime resident of Rutland Town died unexpectedly November 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 28,1936 in Rutland the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Rose (Sabotka) Duncan. Joan graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy, class of 1954. She was a member of Christ the King Church. Our mom enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, trips to New York City and Broadway shows, also following her grandchildren sports and their extracurricular activities. Survivors include her children Jeff Heath of Rutland Town, Melinda Kimmel of Rutland, Vera Sutton of Rutland Town, Duncan Heath of Pomona CA and Karen Heath of Chittenden, her grandchildren Zachary R. Heath, Tanner C. Heath, Patrick G. Kimmel, Emma M. Kimmel and Mary C. Sutton, great-grandchildren Charles and Oakley, a brother Robert Duncan of Castleton, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Heath on Jan 28, 2000, a sister Elizabeth “Betty” Kilczewski on Sept 25, 2018 and 2 brothers William Duncan on Oct 23, 2001 and Donald Duncan on Aug 19, 2003. Funeral Mass will be held 10AM Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Christ the King Church. Burial will follow in the Cheney Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Aldous Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116